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Improving Outcomes In Dysfunctional Breathing Through The Optimization Of Muscle Function OptiMuscle
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Improving Outcomes in Dysfunctional Breathing Through the Optimization of Muscle Function - OptiMuscle
Led by University of Salford
Updated on 2026-05-06
Participants Needed: 10
Research Sites: 1
Total Duration: N/A
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What This Trial Is About
Dysfunctional breathing affects about 10% of people in the United Kingdom and involves problems with muscle control of breathing that can cause breathlessness, hyperventilation, and dizziness. Researchers are evaluating whether a new digital breathing biofeedback system can improve the outcomes of breathing retraining guided by physiotherapists. This study aims to understand if adding this digital tool can help patients learn better muscle control during breathing retraining. Participants will receive four sessions of breathing retraining led by a physiotherapist using the digital breathing biofeedback system. This system uses an avatar to provide real-time feedback on muscle function to guide patients through breathing exercises. The intervention focuses on improving muscle coordination of breathing and is delivered alongside standard physiotherapy. During the study, participants will complete lung function tests and Quality of Life questionnaires before and after treatment. They will also be offered interviews to share their experiences using the biofeedback system. The primary outcome measured is the change in lung function from baseline to eight weeks post-treatment. Secondary outcomes include changes in breathing difficulty scores, illness perception, and mental health questionnaires. The total participation period includes pre- and post-treatment assessments over eight weeks.
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Brief Title
OptiMuscle - Improving Respiration by Optimising Muscle Function
Who Can Participate
Age: 18 Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability to stand and walk independently
- History of breathing difficulties, such as breathlessness and difficult or laboured breathing for at least the previous 6 months
- Clinical diagnosis of dysfunctional breathing, sometimes referred to as breathing pattern disorder
- If participants have co-existing respiratory problems, e.g. asthma, these should not be felt (in the opinion of the referring clinician) to be the cause of the current symptoms of breathlessness
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You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to speak and understand English sufficient to read and understand the information sheet and sign the consent form
- BMI >34
- Currently receiving active treatment for dysfunctional breathing
- Received treatment for acute lower respiratory tract infection or asthma exacerbation within the last 4 weeks
- Significant respiratory co-morbidity (i.e. where the major respiratory diagnosis is not asthma)
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Research Team
- Stephen J Preece, PhD
- Adam M Handley, MSc
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